Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
Todmorden, OL14 6RN · Calderdale · primary school
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36th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
Overview
Walsden St Peter’s CE (VC) Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a “welcoming environment” where pupils feel safe and supported. The report highlights a culture of “high expectation, trust and support,” with strong emphasis on resilience, inquisitiveness, and caring relationships. While the curriculum is generally ambitious and well-organised, inconsistencies in subject leadership and assessment practices hinder pupils from achieving their full potential in certain areas.
Strengths
- The school prioritises reading with a “well structured and ambitious” early reading programme, ensuring pupils become “fluent, proficient and confident readers.”
- Staff provide “high-quality pastoral care” and effectively utilise mental health and family liaison staff to support vulnerable pupils and families.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified promptly and can access the same curriculum as their peers through appropriate adaptations.
- Children in the early years make a “positive start,” showing consideration for others and sustaining concentration during “rich and varied learning.”
- The school ensures staff are supported well to manage their workload and well-being, fostering a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as design technology, PE, and history, the school has not identified the “precise knowledge” pupils need or the logical order for teaching it.
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment strategies well to check understanding, meaning some misconceptions are not addressed “effectively or swiftly.”
- Subject leadership is not equally developed across all subjects, leading to a “variable understanding” of the changes needed to improve the curriculum further.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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